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- Inhalation of exhaust emissions from both petrol and diesel vehicles can lead to serious health risks due to harmful biological effects.
- A study identified and analyzed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from petrol and diesel exhaust by using different vehicle sizes and advanced chromatographic techniques.
- A total of 14 PAHs were found in petrol exhaust and 13 in diesel, with these substances linked to mutagenic and carcinogenic properties, posing potential health threats to the public.
Article Abstract
Inhalation of emissions from petrol and diesel exhaust particulates is associated with potentially severe biological effects. In the present study, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were identified from smokes released by the automobile exhaust from petrol and diesel. Intensive sampling of unleaded petrol and diesel exhaust were done by using 800-cm(3) motor car and 3,455-cm(3) vehicle, respectively. The particulate phase of exhaust was collected on Whatman filter paper. Particulate matters were extracted from filter paper by using Soxhlet. PAHs were identified from particulate matter by reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography using C(18) column. A total of 14 PAHs were identified in petrol and 13 in case of diesel sample after comparing to standard samples for PAH estimation. These inhalable PAHs released from diesel and petrol exhaust are known to possess mutagenic and carcinogenic activity, which may present a potential risk for the health of inhabitants.
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